Up to 1,700 National Guard troops could reportedly soon be deployed in 19 states, most of them led by Republicans , to help U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with immigration enforcement.

Newsweek has contacted the Pentagon, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the 19 reported states for comment via email.

Why It Matters

Since President Donald Trump returned to office, his administration has focused on deporting migrants who are in the United States illegally. The deployment of National Guard troops will allow the military to play a greater role in the president's agenda of 1 million deportations a year.

What To Know

Troops are set to be deployed in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Sout

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